Artist Highlight: Cathy Bruni
Cathy Bruni is an intuitive and experimental artist who works with a variety of mediums in innovative ways. She was trained traditionally at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and has been inspired by works ranging from Raphael's portraits to the colorful sculpture of contemporary artist Niki de Saint Phalle. Bruni's recent work has involved dripping paint on canvas and Plexiglas, as well as digital explorations of abstract forms.
My artistic philosophy: Here's the universe. Now figure out what to do!
✤ Q & A ✤
How has your style developed over time?
My style is a result of many twists and turns over the years. It evolves through constant experimentation, an openness to accidents, and exhausting practice.
Favorite artists?
I am inspired by many, from Italian Renaissance masters to contemporary artists. I receive something special from them all. At the moment, I am inspired by Las Vegas artist Rita Deanin Abbey.
Where do you find inspiration?
My inspiration comes from within, but I have to be inspired to continue to create in the first place! Through the act of creating, I encourage that part of myself that allows me to express my pure creativity. That’s when I feel most comfortable.
Is there something you'd like to learn how to do next?
I like to experiment repeatedly in the same medium because I get different results each time! I have many techniques that keep me learning. I am always revising those and expanding my oeuvre — the work never ends!
What are some of the challenges you've faced as an artist?
Isolation and having a different perception of things. Getting bogged down with having to do it all — promoting myself, marketing, prototyping, and sometimes doing things that are totally impractical.
To you, what makes a house a home?
Your family, a garden with trees, renovating a space to make it yours, and cats (I love rag dolls).
